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We named the company after a parking lot on Capitol Hill because it was the least pretentious thing we could think of – and in a city full of show horses, we offer a different profile. The actual parking lot is a pretty unglamorous piece of pavement, but it’s one of the places where people who write legislation and make opinions in this town start and end their day. If you want results, you better be prepared to work as hard as they do—and know them well enough to even know where they park their cars. If you want a firm with the guts, perspective and maturity to give you an honest assessment of when, where and how to invest—and where not to—you’ve found it.

The Firm

Lot Sixteen is looking for a government relations associate to join our growing team of exceptional government relations professionals. In this role, ownership of, and accountability for, planning and executing work across a wide variety of functions will be required.

We are a pro-active bunch. We translate our words into actions. We insist on knowing what we are talking about. We view the identification of a problem or task as only the first of many steps required to get results. We prioritize solutions, develop detailed work plans, secure approval to execute those plans and get to work on implementation. We worry, so clients don’t have to. And we want this same approach from the person selected for this role.

We are focused on building an agency that feels like home, a team of friends who support each other as much as they challenge each other, and a client base whose trust and confidence in us is earned every day.

At Lot Sixteen, we prioritize quality, value smart thinking, and strive for a more diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment. Accordingly, we aim to provide or exceed all the standard work perks and expectations, including:

• Competitive salary
• Generous benefits, including:
• Health and dental plan
• Retirement plan with company matching
• Commuter benefits
• All-you-can-eat snacks and all-you-can-drink coffee
• Colleagues who welcome your real family & friends and recognize that balancing both is an essential ingredient to happiness
• Downtown Washington, D.C. office location on McPherson Square, near 15th & K St. NW

The Role

A government relations associate at Lot Sixteen has a fairly diverse set of responsibilities, including roles in:

• Assisting in the coordination of materials that will represent clients’ interests before Congress, executive branch agencies and other entities in Washington.
• Leading outreach efforts on behalf of clients to schedule meetings, request assistance, or communicate policy positions to federal lawmakers and their staff.
• Informing clients of bill introductions, amendment filings, regulatory actions, votes and other key developments in Washington through long-form written memos, time-sensitive email updates, and/or phone calls.
• Covering congressional hearings, summarizing relevant discussions and incorporating analysis into high-quality, client-facing communications.
• Conducting policy-oriented research and presenting findings to clients in presentations or written materials.
• Researching the policy positions and background of federal lawmakers and their staff to arm clients with the most relevant prep materials ahead of engagements.
• Contributing to the development of advocacy plans and helping to drive forward the process of executing tasks associated with those plans.
• Drafting and editing written content and materials, including agendas and deliverables to aid in the organization of client calls.
• Utilizing, creating and/or updating various databases.
• Monitoring congressional floor, committee and individual member office activities.

The Candidate

• Knows how to balance competing demands with composure, smarts and confidence
• Enjoys writing, and is good at it (presentations, memos, speeches and zinger txt msgs)
• Feels an obligation to keep people in the loop, rather than cut them out of it
• Prides yourself in looking around corners, evaluating scenarios and being prepared
• Finds fulfillment in developing and implementing solutions to problems that feel unsolvable
• Likes to lend a hand when you see someone who needs help
• Cares deeply about your professional relationships and works hard to strengthen them
• Finishes what you start, without anyone checking up on you

You are most likely to thrive in this role if you have a minimum of 1 - 2 years of professional work experience. We care less about where or how long you went to school than we do about how eager you are to continue learning. Experience in public service – on the Hill, in the military, at an agency or otherwise – would be outstanding. So would deep knowledge of, and curiosity about, the business implications of changes to public policy. A background in the energy and/or natural resources industries is a plus, but not necessary; likewise if you are a current or former staff assistant or legislative correspondent on the Hill.

The ideal candidate for this role:

• Likes meeting new people
• Has an affinity for storytelling
• Prefers engaging in the policymaking process to opining on it
• Has cultivated a real expertise on a particular set of issues
• Builds coalitions of similarly situated people and organizations
• Seeks to understand U.S. federal policy development and implementation processes
• Prioritizes well in a fast-paced, demanding environment

Compensation, Benefits and Additional Details:

The starting salary for this full-time, regular, exempt position is $60,000 per year. The Company may, at its sole discretion, provide end-of-year bonuses at up to 15% of base salary based on personal and firm performance. The payment of any bonus is contingent upon you being in good standing with the Company at the time the bonus is paid. Lot Sixteen offers generous company benefits, including 15 days of PTO per year; 11 paid holidays per year, plus our office is closed for the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day; 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance, plus coverage for dependents; a 401(k) match; and Metro or parking benefits.

Lot Sixteen operates with a hybrid office environment. Staff are expected to work from the office approximately 3 days per week, with the option to work remotely the other days. However, we encourage new and junior staff to take advantage of working in-person at the office in order to maximize learning opportunities and hands-on professional development.

If you have questions regarding the application process, please email us at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!